Driver's side window motor has been replaced three times in the last 4 years. Rear driver's side window motor has also been replaced in the last year. Amazing how this keeps happening over and over again. Also, my horn has gone off in the middle of the night several times without anything setting it off. There is no way to turn it off once it goes. Each time it was 3 or 4 in the morning and each time I had to drive to a remote location just to disconnect the horn. Of course, the first couple of times I had no idea how to do this but after a while you get to know these things. I have had the horn replaced on several occasions without any success. Now I am being told that it is the horn pads located in the steering wheel. Of course, that is another $800 - $1000 job on top of the 4 windows that cost about $400 each and the horns with ran me about $150 to $200 each.
1999 Oldsmobile Alero visibility complaints
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In the last six months three out of 4 windows on my vehicle are now held up with duct tape so that they don't fall into the channel and I can't get them up. Luckily, only one of them managed to do that and a friend managed to get it back up for me. That occurred at the end of january 2006. I could understand one- maybe- but three!!! No. This is definitely a safety issue. I suspect the only reason that my one working window, the back passenger side, is still working is because I haven't tried to put it down- or the result would be the same. I am sure that is going to be expensive to repair, so I guess I'll go with the duct tape for a while. I have also had a problem with the intake manifold, the gaskets on that were replaced in january, 2006. I was losing antifreeze from the overflow tank, and having to fill it every day. Took it to the dealer, and they found the water pump leaking and the intake gaskets leaking. They were replaced at my expense. And... The intermittent turn signal is also a problem. That has been going on for about a year now. It should be recalled for that, like you did for the 2000- 2001 vehicles. The vehicle has 70,000 miles on it. The interior trim on this vehicle is shoddy, and that is being kind. The car was purchased brand new with 23 miles on it when we got it to our house in june, 1999. In less than a year a door panel had to be replaced because it had come apart. The dashboard has been peeling for about 11/2 years because they used cheap glue to hold the covering on the plastic. I realize that you consider that cosmetic, but it shouldn't be happening: I check every alero I see in a parking lot and there are a lot with peeling dashboards. Gm should be responsible for fixing that- they caused the problem. Gm caused multiple problems on this vehicle by doing it on the cheap. It is very costly to the people who own them, and it shouldn't be. I don't mind paying for routine repairs, I expect that, but these problems are not "routine".
Locked up ignition switch cruise control fell apart gear shift shifter not secure and slides up the shift.. Both oxygen sensors failed all four windows electric motors, and racks have been replaced front end vibration when stopped or parked on incline dash board leather cover came loose and rolled up like a used rug original fuel filter have to be pried out of line and then pieces left had to be removed with needle nose pliers. Fuel gauge as never worked. Now its running about 4 miles and then quits, sets for 30 minutes and drive another 4 miles then quits. Code reader says engine running lean, (problem is 4 to 5 sensors including the injectors could be causing this, no way to tell with replacing them until it runs. The expense of this could be 1000 to 3000 dollars. Electric door locks failed , replace switch, only works part of the time.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds there was a humming noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Additionally, the ABS light illuminated, the cruise control became inoperable, a burning smell appeared and the vehicle was loosing water. The dealership inspected the vehicle. The battery, wiring, spark plug wiring and a belt were replaced. The water pump and window switch was replaced. The blower motor needed to cleaned out. The brakes were inoperative updated 05/01/06.
The driver's side window came off track and ended up in the bottom of the door. In the process, the clips which hold the glass on broke off, the glass broke, and the window regulator broke. This is not the first problem I have had with this window, but by far the most expensive to repair.
Rear defroster, steering, brakes (3x's), engine, radiator, belt, security systerm, tape deck, power windows.
Oldsmobile alero 1999 the vehicle experienced brake and rotor problems. *sc the alternator failed. The driver's side window regulator failed. The front coils spring failed. The oxygen sensor was replaced. Left front ABS sensor and hub assembly were replaced.
On the way from work one day after a rain shower, I use the power driver window to roll down the window for some fresh air. When I power rolled up the window, there were deep scratches on various places on the window. Tsb#98831520 took to dealer service dept to repair under warranty. It was fixed but three days later it was scratched again in the same manner. Took back to dealer service to repair...okay. Later other three window had scratches due to use. All replaced, but now three of the four windows (passenger front and rear and driver rear) have scratches. There was a tsb issued for this problem, but the problem was never fixed. Now the manufacture warranty has expired. Contacted manufacture for assistance but no help offered.
I have had 3 of the 4 regulator motors go out on my front driver's side, back drivers and passengers side. I have only had the front drivers side repaired as the dealer quoted me a price of $400 to fix each one. The front one broke while still under warranty, so that was fixed. Each time this happened as the window was rolled down or up. There was a loud clunking noise and the window just fell down. This is especially annoying since I have 2 small kids and their windows won't stay up. There has got to be some sort of defect, since I've read a number of reports about this same thing, and since it's happened to 3 of my 4 windows. I have a feeling it's about to happen to the front passenger side too, as that window won't roll down.
The power window motor failed. The motor for the window has been repaired twice, however the problem recurred.
1999 oldsmobile alero (out of warranty) began to have problems with transmission "slipping" occasionally during the summer. I was told no problem could be found. While driving home last evening, the service engine soon light came on as well as the "trac off" light and it was very hard to get the car to go more than 30 MPH on a 50 MPH highway very nearly causing an accident. By the grace of god, that did not happen, but now I am told that the transmission may "possibly be bad" or it "could be several other things." in either case, it would seem to me that someone should have found the error before. Additionally, the car has less than 65,000 miles on it and though it was sluggish from the time I bought it and would occasionally lurch forward when pulling away from a stop, it was not until the summer that it became a frequent as opposed to a rare occurrence. I truly believe that there is some flaw in the transmission. Of note also is that the driver's side window only rolls down on occasion and sometimes will not go back up, the fan only works on the highest 2 settings and the entire wiper blade assembly (some sort of sensor) had to be replaced 1 month out of warranty. What a piece of junk. And, the air conditioner no longer cools the car and I was told I had a slow leak.
Both windows on my car have fallen into the door. Before falling into the door there was a grinding noise and the a loud pop.
All 4 windows in my1999 alero are defective. 2 passenger windows are etching the glass everytime they go up and down. Driver window inside mechanism exploded and shattered the gears inside. Window fortunately is still on track but not functioning. Back window has to be taped up because it will not stay up and will fall into door. I usually am the only person in the car. Have never had windows malfunction like this. Help.
Due to gm defect to date I have had to replace intake manifold gasket, water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt and am now looking at replacing gas tank and heater core. .
I own a 1999 olds alero. The rear window defroster stopped working. I checked and found that the plug going into the rear defogger/radio module was melted. I believe this could have caused a fire. I checked with my local dealer and they were not aware of any problems with this vehicle. I asked if they had a replacement part so that I could repair this and they said none were available. I went to my local scrap yard and was able to get a replacement end from a wrecked alero. This was only after finding melted plugs in two other ones they had. A recall should be issued immediately due the danger of a fire with this vehicle. *jb - 3/17/04- consumer called with the correct VIN#. Complaint has been updated. *rp *sc
1999 2 door olds alero had broken power windows. Both broke at about the same time. Took to auto service and it cost $616 to fix. Is there a recall on this model.
2 driver side window motors have been replaced, dash pulled to correct corr electrical problems, no dash light, no high beam light, all withing first 6 months, 1-03 water pump replaced, and transmission slipping. Only 21000. Miles on the car..
1. Persistant scraping noise from ft end since 10/21/01. Cavendar mechanics evaluted problem 4-6 separate times w/ different prognosis each time, later determined transmission problems on 3/18/02. Currently still having same scraping noise and fluid(redish) leakage from underneath vehicle 2. 3 window motors failed /repaired 3. Twice alternator failure/repaired w/2 seperate alts
Glass in passenger window fell in channel. I was able to bring it back up but it keeps falling in again. There are numerous service bulletins, complaints and defect investigations on this same problem. Here are the defect investigation numbers: 754557,10016869,10032972,10039036,752099,563702,10011989. Service bulletins: 010864018b, 010857007a,010864012b,010864018a,010864018. This should not be happening on these cars - who knows how many we haven't heard about. I don't think we should have to pay for this kind of defect.
Driver and passenger door regulators are failing and causing damage to windows.
Both front side windows do not roll down. Owner contacted dealership.
Consumer stated the dashboard material peeled. The consumer stated the material peeled by the passenger side air bag.*ak the cruise control did not work and both driver side windows motor broke. *ph
The mechanism that raises and lowers the side windows on my 1999 alero gls coupe failed about one year ago -- in both windows. They were repaired after failing, and even the repaired mechanism failed. The window can not be raised from its current lowered position.
I bought my car with 14 miles on it. In the first year, I had to have the molding on the doors replaced because they leaked. The drivers side window fell into the door. I've been told that it is my regulator that needs to be replaced. I also found a broken clip just sitting inside my door. You can't buy just a regulator or clips so I will need to buy those parts plus the motor which will cost at least $280. My rotors also needed to be shaved down because they were warped and my brakes needed to be replaced and now, only 5 months later, they need to be totally replaced because they are warped again and my brakes will have to be replaced as well. This is the worst car I've ever owned! My first and last experience I will ever have with gm!! I realize things happen to cars, but I would expect oldsmobile to acknowledge these re-occurring problems and be held accountable to fix them.
Drivers side window mechanism broken. Window fell while driving on interstate. What was found after door inside panel taken off was many broken plastic clips. These clips attach to the window and window regulator. After investigation through several olds dealers and used car parts dealers was that this is a known problem for which a service bulletin is in effect. Of note, you cannot purchase replacement clips for the window. In order to correct the problem, you must purchase the entire window motor, regulator and clips for which are not guaranteed to not break again. This unit costs over $250. We feel that this is a safety violation due to the fact that the slightest nick in the window can cause fatal damage if driven down the road.
Front seat does not lock in position, front driver side bearing defective, driver power window malfunctions.
We own a 1999 oldsmobile alero. A month and a half ago we noticed a weird odor emanating from the trunk. For a while we thought it was mildew, though it gave my wife a headache once or twice. While servicing the car for an unrelated problem the technician suggested it was mildew. As the weather warmed up the problem disappeared. With the return of cold weather last week the smell reappeared with a vengeance. We feared it was exhaust and put a carbon monoxide detector in the trunk which registered positive. We took it to a gm service department and they located the problem as a faulty rear defrogger antenna control module. It was heating up and melting the plastic shell of the module. We're glad they located the problem and fixed it, but are worried that other people may encounter this and not know what it is or not get it checked, like we did for a while.
The passenger front power window "regulator" failed causing window to fall down into door. Consumer also advised to replace driver's window "regulator" failed in 10/01.
While driving home from work, the backseat of my car started on fire. This was due to the rear defogger modular. Thank god no one was in the back. It cost 4,000 to repair. My rear defogger was repaired and about a month later, it wouldn't work again. We took it back only to find out that the wire harness was starting to melt again. We also have had problems with a banging in the front passenger side. We can't find the cause of this problem.
Feel brakes on vehicle are defective requiring multiple repairs as a result. Do not think they are safe even after repaired given the repeat frequency of subsequent repairs. In addition, glass panes on all four side windows have long mechanical scratch marks, which sometimes catch glare of sun/headlights when looking out those windows during lane changes. Scratches appear to be result of defective window housing/mechanicals.
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